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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Sugilite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Distinct
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.565-1.6251.607-1.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.040-0.0500.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Zinnwaldite and Sugilite Optic Character

Zinnwaldite and Sugilite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Zinnwaldite and Sugilite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Zinnwaldite and Sugilite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Zinnwaldite and Sugilite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Sugilite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Zinnwaldite is while Zinnwaldite is in appearance.